Chairil Anwar Street junction in Bekasi runs smoothly this evening, despite usual congestion

Traffic at the Chairil Anwar Street junction, Margahayu Urban Village, Bekasi Timur District, Bekasi City, was observed to be busy yet moving smoothly on Friday afternoon (6 March 2026). The area is frequently reported to experience congestion, with causes not always clear. According to Kompas.com’s on-site observations, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm WIB vehicles could still move without substantial hindrance.

The Chairil Anwar Street junction is one of Bekasi City’s key intersections. From this point, motorists can reach the Bekasi Timur Toll Gate, Bulak Kapal, Kalimalang Road towards Cikarang, and the city centre of Bekasi. Traffic lights are installed on each side of the junction to regulate vehicles from different directions. On Friday afternoon, several officers from the Department of Transportation (Dishub) and the traffic police were seen on duty helping to manage the flow of traffic.

Local resident Mardi (55) said congestion tends to occur because drivers do not observe traffic signs. He noted that jams are most common during peak hours, especially in the morning when people go to work and school. “Usually the congestion is in the morning around 07:00 to 08:00,” he said. Congestion also frequently occurs in the late afternoon as traffic volumes rise. “In the afternoon it usually starts around 15:00 and lasts until about 19:00. This is because vehicles from Jakarta heading to Bekasi City, and from Cikarang, also flock here, so the flow is heavy,” Mardi continued. “Passing through here I usually avoid the busy hours. The congestion can last about 10 to 30 minutes,” Mirza added. He said the traffic tends to worsen if it rains. “And if it keeps raining with no officers on duty, it will definitely be congested,” Mirza said.